Discover: TRACE – “Blood & Bones”
Fall in love with the cavernous pop stylings of Los Angeles based singer and songwriter TRACE. With over 45 million Spotify streams to date, the Vietnamese-American artist is set for…
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Andy Gorel
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Song Premiere: Lostboycrow – “Church With No Ceiling”
Lostboycrow might as well be synonymous with “west coast.” With a vision that’s sleek like the cities, and natural like the mountains and deserts, he’s conquered a lot in his…
Morphing Culture Shock and Isolation into Sonic “Bliss” with OTR
A native Ohian, American producer OTR has generated significant buzz in the short time his music has existed. Already creeping up on 10 million streams on Spotify alone, the twenty-five…
Song Premiere: Robotaki – “Together We’re Screwed”
Things have been looking up for Canadian producer Robotaki. After an exciting 2017, which included his breakthrough on the streaming platforms and a successful North American run with Manila Killa,…
The Fifth Wave: Rad Horror & the Return of the Rock Band
I recently caught up with Rad Horror for the inaugural installment of “The Fifth Wave,” a C-Heads exclusive piece on the return of bands, rock ‘n’ roll, and most importantly rockstars in pop music.
Pop Songwriting and Punk Rock: A talk with Sizzy Rocket
Sabrina Louise Bernstein may be a pop songwriter, but rock ‘n’ roll is in her blood. Under the Bowie-inspired moniker, Sizzy Rocket, the Las Vegas native really found her footing…
Song Premiere: Taska Black – Nothing Lasts (feat. Pauline Herr)
Taska Black has a knack for constructing ethereal soundscapes. The young producer, based out of Antwerp, may find his wheelhouse in electronic music, but he isn’t just turning knobs, like…
The Life of a Teenage Songwriter: A talk with Olivia O’Brien
A teenage girl from a small town in Northern California, Olivia O’Brien was catapulted into the public eye when she scored a platinum hit with her debut, gnash’s “i hate…
EP Premiere: Rusty Hook – “Romance is Dead, Good Riddance”
France’s Guillaume Costes assumed the moniker Rusty Hook back in 2013 when he started creating a unique blend of productions that draw from a variety of styles like electronic, hip-hop,…
Song Premiere: Madison – “Hustle”
Madison’s “Hustle” is definitely a pop tune – infectious melodies, punchy rhythms, and a load of synth – but something about it feels kinda rock n’ roll. It’s just got…
Song Premiere: Kidswaste & Manila Killa – “Tonight” (feat. Chelsea Cutler)
French teenager Quentin Beauvois aka Kidswaste has only been producing tunes for a few short years, but in that time he’s made quick progress. With an EP and a few…
Life After the Major Label: A talk with Smallpools
Smallpools – Sean Scanlon, Beau Kuther, Mike Kamerman – first emerged as part of the giant wave of indie pop that crashed through American music between 2011 and 2013. Their…
Song Premiere: So Below – “Close”
Goth-pop chanteuse So Below is in good company in being a Kiwi. While she’s definitely in the same vein as some of her compatriots like Lorde or Broods, she’s got…
Song Premiere: SŸDE – Above The Clouds (feat. Olivia Reid)
SŸDE – Australian teenagers Mitch Stephens and Will Hyde – is a production duo out of Melbourne. After clearing 10 Million on their debut single “Orbit,” the youngsters recently struck…
Staying Grounded with Chappell Roan
Coming from Willard, Missouri, a small town in the deep south, Chappell Roan, always knew she was meant to perform. Any aspiring songwriter in small town America will tell you…